Planner
US$29 – US$37 / hr base salary
Posted 2 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Planner II”
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- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$29 – US$37 / hr |
|---|
Field of studyArchaeology, Architectural History, Architecture, Design, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyPlanning, Public Administration (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Pay Range: $28.84 - $37.49/hr.
Job Posting Closing on: Friday, October 16, 2026 📅
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆
A Planner II job is available with the City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department/Planning and Reporting Division. The City of Fort Worth is searching for an innovative and effective individual to complete strategic planning in support of housing and community development projects. The Planner II works with a strong supportive team on community development engagement and outreach, preparation of annual planning efforts, housing development projects, and works closely with Public Service Agencies, local nonprofits, and social service organizations in addressing the needs of low-to-moderate income Fort Worth families.
This is a grant-funded position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Planning, Urban Planning or Design, Geographic Information Systems, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, Archaeology or Architectural History, Real Estate Development or related field and
- Two (2) years of experience in planning, urban design or related field
- For this job, there is no applicable education substitution for the minimum qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Public Administration, or a related field, along with experience working with ArcGIS
- Strong research, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate information to a variety of audiences
- Knowledge and experience working with municipal government and federal regulations, with strong attention to detail, excellent reading comprehension, flexibility in managing diverse assignments, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment